CDC: Salmonella outbreak linked to Metabolic Meals deliveries

Federal health officials said Friday that a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis linked to certain ready to eat home delivery meals distributed by Metabolic Meals has sickened at least 16 people and sent seven to hospitals. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the meals were delivered the week of July 28 and that the illnesses have been reported across 10 states, including California, Missouri, Georgia, Minnesota, Texas, Arkansas, Illinois, Rhode Island, Wisconsin and Washington.

The CDC warned customers not to eat the specified Metabolic Meals products while investigators work to determine the source of contamination. Officials said the agency has not yet issued a recall but advised consumers to check refrigerators and freezers for the affected meals, throw them away or contact the company. The CDC said Metabolic Meals is collaborating with investigators and has reached out directly to customers who purchased the meal types identified in the probe.

Public health investigators have identified several meal lot codes tied to the outbreak, including 25199, 25202, 25203, 25204 and 25205, and listed specific meal types that were distributed during the week of...